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Tim Farron urges Prime Minister to back Cumbrian hill farmers
During Prime Minister’s Questions this afternoon, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron challenged Keir Starmer to meet with struggling hill farmers in Cumbria.
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Tim Farron presents petition to Parliament calling for A66 upgrade
On the floor of the House of Commons, local MP Tim Farron has presented a petition signed by more than 2,000 people urging the Government to give the green light to long awaited plans to dual the A66…
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Cumbrian MP welcomes announcement over changes to how the armed forces will investigate complaints
The MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the way in which serious army complaints will be investigated is to change.
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‘Were there some pages missing?’ – Tim Farron slams lacklustre Spring Statement
Commenting on this afternoon’s Spring Statement, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron said: “The Chancellor was right to talk about international turmoil harming our economy
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Tim Farron pleads with DEFRA minister to protect Cumbrian hill farmers
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, local MP Tim Farron urged the Farming Minister to give financial support to upland farmers in Cumbria who are struggling to make ends meet.
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Tim Farron votes for Lib Dem amendment to exempt GPs and care homes from tax hike
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has voted to back a Liberal Democrat amendment which would exempt health and care providers from the Government’s rise in employers national insurance, set to…
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MP calls for a Government review into value of outdoor education on children’s wellbeing
This week, local MP Tim Farron put forward an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill calling for a review of the effectiveness and value of outdoor education for young people.
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Tim Farron urges Ed Miliband to change energy plans to stop landlords being incentivised to repurpose homes into holiday lets
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, local MP Tim Farron warned the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband that the Government’s new rules for the private rented sector could incentivise more…
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Abolishing NHS England can be big boost for bringing radiotherapy to Kendal – MP
Commenting on today’s announcement from the Prime Minister that NHS England will be abolished, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron said:
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Tim Farron meets with Energy Minister over support for insulating homes in rural Cumbria
This week, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron met with the Minister for Energy Consumers, Miatta Fahnbulleh, to discuss the need for more financial support to insulate homes in Cumbria.
